Postdoctoral Scholars
Hwaju Lee
Post Doctoral Scholar in Geophysics (Seismology)
PhD, 2021, University of Minnesota, MN, USA
Email: leex8217@snu.ac.kr
Research
I am a seismologist working on seismic tomography and attenuation to image the inner structure of Earth better. I am particularly interested in understanding mantle dynamics while accommodating observations of seismic anisotropy in different geological settings. My research area has been expanded from the relic and active subduction zones to the intraplate and hotspots.
Goeun Ha
Post Doctoral Scholar in Geophysics
PhD, 2023, University of Maryland, MD, USA
Email: goeunh@snu.ac.kr
Research
My research focuses on understanding the geodynamical processes in subduction systems such as melt transport and the development of back-arc basins. A simple 2-dimensional numerical subduction model I developed shows that the arc location can be explained by the thermally-controlled melt focusing mechanism. I am also interested in understanding the opening of a back-arc and the thermal influence of a back-arc spreading center on the arc location. Subduction zone geodynamical modeling can give us an important clue to understanding the interaction between the deep mantle and surface process.
Andres Bayona David Ordonez
Post Doctoral Scholar in Earth Sciences
PhD, 2021, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Email: adbayonao@snu.ac.kr
Research
My research focuses on computational geodynamics and numerical modeling of Earth’s interior processes, with an emphasis on subduction dynamics and associated mantle flow. I integrate numerical models with constraints from seismic tomography and seismic anisotropy. My work spans both 2D and 3D modeling, ranging from the ascent of thermal anomalies to complex three-dimensional subduction systems.
Hyunsun Kang
Post Doctoral Scholar in Earth and Environmental Sciences
PhD, Jan 2023, Seoul National University
Email: hyunsun91@snu.ac.kr
Research
My research explores seismic velocity structure, anisotropy, and structural heterogeneity across diverse tectonic settings. By integrating seismic imaging approaches with quantitative analysis, I constrain how crustal and mantle structures record tectonic deformation, melt processes, and thermochemical modification to better understand the dynamic evolution of the solid Earth.
